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The City of Moose Jaw's Adopt a Flowerpot Program is back for another year and is now accepting applications from businesses in the downtown core.

Detailed information will be sent, along with an application form, by the Community Services Department's Parks & Recreation branch to businesses in Moose Jaw's downtown.

Environment and Climate Change Canada predicted a cool and wet Victoria Day Long Weekend—and Mother Nature delivered. Much of the southern Saskatchewan saw persistent rainfall over the past 72 hours, bringing some much-needed moisture to after a scotching hot start to the month. 

The southern portion of the province saw the largest amount fall, driven by a Colorado low that tracked across the region late last week. 

A report will be coming back to city council in the near future examining the potential for prioritizing local businesses or products in the City of Moose Jaw’s purchasing policy. 

Coun. Patrick Boyle originally put forward the following motion: 

“That the city’s purchasing policy be updated to include local preference and/or community benefit component for all procurements by the City of Moose Jaw, and further that a report regarding updates to the purchasing policy be presented to executive committee by June 23, 2025.” 

Dry conditions at the onset of the seeding season fueled substantial progress made by producers in the past week. Seeding is currently reported at 49 per cent complete provincewide, up from 31 per cent last week, placing progress significantly ahead of the five and 10-year averages of 32 and 34 per cent. 

The City of Moose Jaw’s 2025 Summer Recreation Guide is now available and features a wide variety activities, camps and programs for residents of all ages. Recreation Services Manager, Scott Osmachenko, says this year’s guide is chock full of programs, with a special focus on popular activities for children and teenagers. 

“Probably the biggest thing that everyone looks for is the children’s programs related to the Yara Centre Summer Day Camps,” he explained. 

Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation. 

This spring, Mix 103 is bringing the cheer straight to your workplace with Mix Mugging!

We're visiting 10 workplaces around Moose Jaw with the ultimate coffee break!

Each winning location will receive:

• 10 exclusive MIX 103/Streets Steakhouse & Bar coffee mugs
• A steaming hot carafe of coffee from Tim Hortons
• Delicious baked treats from Maple Leaf Bakery

Our first winner was easyfinancial! Stephanie Wagner nominated her team, and they received a Mix Mugging!

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

With producer and policy interest in regenerative agriculture growing across Canada, policymakers and industry leaders are debating how to standardize the concept without undermining its core principles or grassroots appeal.

Questions around standardization and regulation were front and centre during an April 30 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Alberta's latest crop report shows seeding of major crops is significantly ahead of historical averages. Manglai, product coordinator with Alberta Financial Services Corporation, who helps compile the report, says seeding is now at 47 per cent, well above the five-year average of 26 per cent and the ten-year average of 29 per cent.

Breaking down the regional analysis, the South region leads with 76 per cent of seeding completed, followed by the Central region at 51 per cent  the Northeast at 37 per cent, the Northwest at 29 per cent, and the Peace region at 27 per cent.

The Manitoba government has announced a $1 million partnership to enhance veterinary care services in northern and remote communities, which will include mobile spay and neuter services. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostitsyn emphasized that this funding is a step in the right direction to ensure every animal receives timely and compassionate care.